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Applications for the Sustainability Education Fellows program typically open each fall. We encourage you to watch for the call each autumn to apply! However, in 2025, we are excited to announce an exception: the program will follow a calendar-year cohort. When applications are not open, you can join our waitlist by clicking the button below to be notified as soon as registration begins.

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Program Expectations Overview
Participation in the Sustainability Education Fellows program comes with distinct responsibilities for Faculty Fellows and Student Fellows, as well as shared responsibilities for Fellow pairs. Below, you'll find an outline of the key expectations for each role and the collaborative work required to successfully complete the program. Be sure to review the "Important Program Dates" tab for specific meeting times and attendance requirements.
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Faculty Fellow Responsibilities

Faculty Fellows are responsible for:

• Modifying at least one syllabus to integrate sustainability content or developing a new sustainability-focused course by the end of the program.
• Submitting updated course and/or program information to the Coordinating Committee by the program's conclusion.
• Sharing any new teaching materials, such as lab manuals or other student-facing resources, under an open license via the º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ .
• Presenting their course innovations to their cohort at the conclusion of the program.
• Creating a reflective piece, written or otherwise, about the experience, to be shared via the .
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Student Fellow Responsibilities

Student Fellows working alongside Faculty Fellows are responsible for:

• Committing approximately 8 hours per week (paid) to assist with course redesign or development throughout the program.
• Supporting the Faculty Fellow in integrating sustainability principles into the course or program material.
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Joint Fellow Responsibilities

Faculty and Student Fellow pairs are jointly responsible for:

• Collaborating on the integration of sustainability principles into course or program materials.
• Attending all mandatory program meetings, including the immersive two-day retreat and other scheduled sessions. Refer to the "Important Program Dates" tab for details on attendance requirements.
• Demonstrating progress and sharing outcomes during program presentations and discussions.

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1. Explain how sustainability shapes the topic of your course.Ìý
2. Deepen your worldview of sustainability and how it shapes your professional practice.Ìý
3. Identify leverage points for changing your course.Ìý
4. Generate sustainability learning outcomes for your course.Ìý
5. Select pedagogical practices that build bridges between your discipline and sustainability.Ìý
6. Integrate holistic and enriching forms of assessment.Ìý
7. Apply the above learning in designing a sustainability-inclusive or sustainability-focused course.Ìý
8. Contribute to and learn with a community of peers at º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ working to advance sustainability in their pedagogical practices.

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The cornerstone of the Sustainability Education Fellows (SEF) program is a two-day retreat, offering immersive training led by colleagues from diverse disciplines. During the retreat, Fellows explore sustainability principles, discover practical ways to integrate them into their teaching, and foster a supportive community of peers. Throughout the year, Fellows reconvene periodically for additional training sessions and to share progress updates. Participation in all SEF gatherings is required. Program dates for 2025 are listed below:

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The Sustainability Education Fellows Program Coordinating Committee is:

• Laura Winer, Director, Teaching and Learning ServicesÌý
• Blane Harvey, AssociateÌýProfessor, Department of Integrated Studies in EducationÌý
• Stephanie Leite, PhD Candidate, Department of Integrated Studies in EducationÌý
• Allison Gonsalves, Associate Professor, Department of Integrated Studies in EducationÌý
• Marcy Slapcoff, Director, Office of Science EducationÌý
• Charlene Lewis-Sutherland, Senior Advisor, Faculty Development and Inclusive Pedagogies, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic)Ìý
• Jessica Latus, Sustainability Officer, Office of SustainabilityÌýÌý